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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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